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Congruence and Transformations

Question 4 • SRC 2022 M/J Grade 8 Pre-Algebra Q1

What is the range for the scale factor of a reduced image?

Answer
A
Between 0 and 1
B
Equal to 0
C
Equal to 1
D
Greater than 1

Explanation

A reduced image is smaller than the original, so its scale factor is the image’s size divided by the original’s size. This ratio is greater than 0 but less than 1. Therefore, the correct choice is “Between 0 and 1.”

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